Responsibilities
* Process expert (chemical operator) in production unit will be responsible, with training, for operating and troubleshooting equipment, assisting maintenance, and maintaining environment
* Operators will be required to learn all jobs in the unit including floor operations, control room, material movement, and filtration
* Understand and follow all Site and Unit Safety procedures and protocols
* Perform all functions necessary including operation of all equipment
* Perform preliminary troubleshooting on equipment and process malfunctions and be prepared and able to make first attempt repairs where appropriate
* Support maintenance in the unit through LOTO of equipment and issuing Safe Work Permits when required
* Strictly follow all batch recipe sheets and SOCs
* Maintain accurate records of all observations and results
* Accurately and thoroughly reporting these data via written (Logbook & PGRs), to the shift relieving process experts, and to process leaders
Qualifications
* High School Diploma or GED or 10 years of manufacturing experience with some high school education
o Some technical college a plus
* 2 years of mechanical aptitude experience
o Chemical Manufacturing/Operations experience a plus
* Solid equipment and mechanical skills
* Strong initiative and ability to troubleshoot "on the fly"
* Good work ethic as indicated by work record
* Ability to work on a team
* Strong computer skills
* Ability to work independently as well as a member of the team
* Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent observation skills
* Solid safety regulation understanding/practice
* Ability to learn and acquire information in both a computer-based and hands on environment
Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge, experience and demonstrated good performance in chemical processes
* DCS or control room operator experience
* Aptitude to learn and acquire various different operational and maintenance skills
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